Anaheim shootings: Trash bins set on fire

Genevieve Huizar, center, mother of Manuel Angel Diaz, 25, who was shot and killed by Anaheim police Saturday, is surrounded by family and friends as she grieves during a march down Anna Drive Monday night to show their outrage over the shooting death of Diaz. LEONARD ORTIZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY

ANAHEIM – Police have increased street patrols in response to two fatal officer-involved shootings over the weekend, one of which sparked near-rioting and protests, as angry residents plan to demonstrate in front of City Hall on Tuesday.

"We have more officers on the street to preserve the peace," Anaheim police Chief John Welter said.

In an incident late Sunday night that marked what the Orange County District Attorney's Office says is the sixth officer-involved shooting in Anaheim so far this year – all but one fatal – a gang officer shot and killed a gunman who opened fire on them during a foot pursuit, authorities said.

About 4 p.m. Saturday, officers shot an unarmed man they described as a documented gang member as he attempted to flee on foot in a residential alleyway. The killing of Manuel Angel Diaz, 25, of Santa Ana sparked two nights of protests and sent demonstrators Sunday into the lobby of the Anaheim Police Department headquarters on Harbor Boulevard.

A third day of protests began about 9 p.m. Monday when a group of 70 to 100 demonstrators, including the parents and other family members of those killed in the police shootings, marched through the neighborhood surrounding Anna Drive and La Palma Avenue. Organizers were advising participants to remain peaceful after a pair of drivers were "doing donuts" with their vehicles on La Palma.

The march ended about 9:45 p.m. after an emotional speech by Diaz's mother.

While Monday's march remained peaceful, elsewhere in the city a pair of trash bin fires were reported at about 9 p.m. near Anaheim Boulevard and Winston Road, near the area where the second shooting took place, Anaheim police Sgt. Bob Dunn said. Juveniles were seen running from at least one of the trash bin fires, witnesses reported.

The Tuesday's demonstration at city hall is expected to take place at 4 p.m.

The District Attorney's Office is investigating both shootings, which is standard protocol for officer-involved shootings. On Monday, the D.A.'s Office sought the public's help in identifying anyone with information regarding Saturday's shooting. Witnesses are asked to leave a message on the District Attorney Special Investigations hotline at 714-347-8544.

Welter said Monday that more police are being dispatched to areas of disturbances and that the police won't allow "this kind of violence and unlawful behavior to continue."

Anaheim police closed La Palma Avenue on Sunday night for about six blocks west of State College Boulevard because people were throwing rocks and bottles at passing cars, Welter said.

Late Monday morning at the site of Sunday's shooting, a quiet had settled over the working-class neighborhood, in contrast to just a few hours before, when patrol car sirens wailed and crowds of neighbors gathered to watch police collect evidence.

Mourners had started a small memorial where the man was shot, where they gathered several votive candles, a small glass filled to the brim with water and a tiny bottle of tequila.

Sunday night's chase began around 11:20 p.m. on West Guinida Lane and Iris Street when gang officers recognized a gang member on probation in a stolen SUV, Dunn said. The officers were pursuing the SUV when it crashed and ended up in a vacant field at Guinida and Palm Street.

Two men and a woman fled, Dunn said. An officer chased one man east along the south sidewalk of Guinida.

"At some point, the man fired more than one round at the officer," Dunn said. "The officer returned fire, striking the man, who was dead at the scene."

A handgun was found next to the man, Dunn said, adding that he has been identified as Joel Mathew Acevedo, 21, of Anaheim. It was unclear whether he was the gang member on probation. Another officer caught the second man, but the female got away.

Genevieve Huizar, center, mother of Manuel Angel Diaz, 25, who was shot and killed by Anaheim police Saturday, is surrounded by family and friends as she grieves during a march down Anna Drive Monday night to show their outrage over the shooting death of Diaz. LEONARD ORTIZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY
Mourners gather Monday night at a memorial on Anna Drive in Anaheim set up for Manuel Angel Diaz, 25, who was shot and killed by Anaheim police Saturday. LEONARD ORTIZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Over 100 family and friends of Manuel Angel Diaz march down Anna Drive in Anaheim on Monday night to show their outrage over the shooting death of Diaz by Anaheim police. LEONARD ORTIZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Apartment residents look out their windows Monday night as protestors march down La Palma Avenue in Anaheim to show their outrage over the shooting death of Manuel Angel Diaz by the Anaheim police. LEONARD ORTIZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Over 100 family and friends of Manuel Angel Diaz march down Anna Drive in Anaheim on Monday night to show their outrage over the shooting death of Diaz by Anaheim police. LEONARD ORTIZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Residents in apartments on Anna Drive in Anaheim watch from the second floor landing as over 100 family and friends of Manuel Angel Diaz march down march down the street Monday night to show their outrage over the shooting death of Diaz by Anaheim police. LEONARD ORTIZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Genevieve Huizar, center, mother of Manuel Angel Diaz is supported by her family as they march down Anna Drive in Anaheim on Monday night to show their outrage over the shooting death of Diaz by Anaheim police. Pictured, are Diaz's step-father, John Huizar, left, his mother LEONARD ORTIZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Lupe Diaz, right, sister of Manuel Angel Diaz, is overcome with emotion during a march Monday night show their outrage over the shooting death of Diaz by the Anaheim police. LEONARD ORTIZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Family and friends of Manuel Angel Diaz make a sign as they prepare to march through the neighborhood surrounding Anna Drive and La Palma Avenue to show their outrage over the shooting death of Diaz. LEONARD ORTIZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The family of Manuel Angel Diaz leads a group of over 100 people Monday night on a march through the neighborhood surrounding Anna Drive and La Palma Avenue to show their outrage over the shooting death of Diaz. LEONARD ORTIZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A man holds out his hands out as he prays over the memorial Monday night on Anna Drive in Anaheim at the site where Manuel Angel Diaz, 25, was shot an killed by Anaheim police. LEONARD ORTIZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY
Mourners gather Monday evening around a memorial on Anna Drive in Anaheim set up for Manuel Angel Diaz, 25, who was shot and killed by Anaheim police Saturday. LEONARD ORTIZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Mourners grieve around a memorial on Anna Drive in Anaheim set up for Manuel Angel Diaz, 25, who was shot and killed by Anaheim police Saturday. LEONARD ORTIZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The second officer-involved shooting in Anaheim occurred Sunday night.
A handgun was found near the unidentified man following the fatal officer-involved shooting Sunday night in Anaheim. The indicent was the second officer-involved shooting in Anaheim. COURTESY OF ON SCENE TV
Anaheim Police, detectives and city officials stand near the scene of a fatal officer-involved shooting on Guinida Lane, late Sunday night. The shooting was the second fatal officer-involved shooting in as many days. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Orange County Sheriff Crime Scene Investigators arrive on West Guinida Lane Sunday night in Anaheim. A gang officer shot and killed a man who shot at him during a foot pursuit Sunday night, police said. The shooting was the second fatal officer-involved shooting in as many days. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
What neighbors described as a bullet hole marks the side of an apartment building where a man was killed by Anaheim Police on West Guinida Lane in Anaheim on Sunday. PAUL BERSEBACH, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
"Oden" Blackstock says a prayer for a man that was shot and killed by Anaheim Police on West Guinida Lane in Anaheim on Sunday. Blackstock said he used to live in the neighborhood and was friends with the victim. PAUL BERSEBACH, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
What neighbors described as a bullet hole marks the side of an apartment building where a man was killed by Anaheim Police on West Guinida Lane in Anaheim on Sunday. PAUL BERSEBACH, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Neighbors gather at the spot where man was shot and killed by Anaheim Police on West Guinida Lane in Anaheim on Sunday. PAUL BERSEBACH, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
"Oden" Blackstock prepares to say a prayer for a man that was shot and killed by Anaheim Police on West Guinida Lane in Anaheim on Sunday. Blackstock said he used to live in the neighborhood and was friends with the victim. PAUL BERSEBACH, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
"Oden" Blackstock says a prayer for a man that was shot and killed by Anaheim Police on West Guinida Lane in Anaheim on Sunday. Blackstock said he used to live in the neighborhood and was friends with the victim. PAUL BERSEBACH, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The pursuit began about 11:20 p.m. on West Guinida Lane and Iris Street when gang officers recognized a gang member on probation in a stolen SUV, Anaheim police Sgt. Bob Dunn said. They were pursuing the SUV when it crashed and ended up in a vacant field at Guinida and Palm Street. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Loved ones react after Anaheim Police fatally shot a man late Sunday night in the 400 block of West Guinida Lane. Police said the man opened fire on police. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Anaheim Police in tactical gear secure Guinida Lane in Anaheim Sunday night after police fatally shot a suspect after he opened fire during a pursuit, according to police. The shooting was the second fatal officer-involved shooting in as many days. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A woman looks out her window at a body of a suspect who was fatally shot by Anaheim Police after he opened fire, police said, on officers during a pursuit in the 400 block of West Guinida Lane in Anaheim Sunday night. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Loved ones arrive on Guinida Lane in Anaheim Sunday night after Anaheim Police fatally shot a man after he opened fire on officers during a pursuit, according to police. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Anaheim Police Chief John Welter arrives at West Guinida Lane Sunday night after a gang officer shot and killed a man who shot at him during a foot pursuit, police said. The shooting was the second fatal officer-involved shooting in as many days. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Neighbors watch as Anaheim Police and investigators work the scene of a fatal officer-involved shooting late Sunday in Anaheim. The shooting was the second fatal officer-involved shooting in as many days. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Neighbors watch as Anaheim Police and investigators work the scene of a fatal officer involved shooting late Sunday in the 400 block of West Guinida Lane in Anaheim. The shooting was the second fatal officer-involved shooting in as many days. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
An Anaheim Police detective fills out a report on Guinida Lane Sunday night after an officer involved shooting. The shooting was the second fatal officer-involved shooting in as many days in the city of Anaheim. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Anaheim Police, detectives and city officials meet on Guinida Lane Sunday night after a gang officer shot and killed a man who shot at him during a foot pursuit, police said. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Anaheim Police, detectives and city officials meet on West Guinida Lane Sunday night after a gang officer shot and killed a man who shot at him during a foot pursuit, police said. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A gang officer shot and killed a man who shot at him during a foot pursuit on West Guinida Lane near Palm Street Sunday night, police said. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Activist Marlena Carrillo shouts at a police officer inside the Anaheim Police Department where a Sunday press conference took place in response to the officer involved shooting of Manuel Diaz on Saturday. MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A sign in the lobby of the Anaheim Police Department Sunday proclaims, "Make Kindness Contagious." Dozens of angry protesters shouted at police after an officer involved shooting Saturday night. MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Police stand their ground inside the Anaheim Police Department Sunday where dozens of angry protesters shouted at them after an officer involved shooting on Anna Drive that left suspect Manuel Diaz dead. MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Angry protesters enter the lobby of the Anaheim Police Department where a press conference was held in response to the officer involved killing of Manuel Diaz. MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Susan Brodbeck of Fullerton, known as the "Chalk Lady" scrawls messages in front of the Anaheim Police Department after an officer involved shooting. "This just keeps happening. We've got to stop it," she said Sunday. MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Residents rallied Sunday at the corner of La Palma Ave. and North Anna Dr. after a police-involved shooting which resulted in the death of Manuel Diaz in Anaheim. ANA VENEGAS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Police stand in the street and watch protesters at La Palma Ave. and North Anna Dr. after someone pushed two dumpsters and shopping cart in to the avenue in Anaheim Sunday. ANA VENEGAS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A protester throws himself onto La Palma Avenue late Sunday afternoon in an attempt to urge others to occupy the boulevard at its intersection with North Anna Dr. in Anaheim. Residents and protesters were still voicing their anger Sunday after a police-involved shooting resulted in the death of Manuel Diaz Saturday. ANA VENEGAS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Firefighters from the city of Anaheim put out a dumpster fire set by demonstrators protesting the Anaheim Police Department's shooting of Manuel Diaz on Saturday. Diaz died as a result of gunshot wounds sustained. STUART PALLEY, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Anaheim police officers arrive at 9:10pm Sunday to deal with a burning dumpster pushed into the middle of La Palma Avenue by protesters. Some residents were voicing their anger Sunday after a police-involved shooting resulted in the death of Manuel Diaz Saturday. ANA VENEGAS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
An Anaheim police officer patrols La Palma Ave near North Anna Drive late Sunday night. The scene was being secured to put out a dumpster fire set by demonstrators protesting the department's shooting of Manuel Diaz on Saturday. STUART PALLEY, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
On Sunday, a couple who did not wish to be identified look at the memorial set up for Manuel Diaz, 25, who was killed in an officer-involved shooting on Anna Drive in Anaheim and sparked a Saturday night melee and Sunday protests. MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Lupe Diaz, at right, the sister of Manuel Diaz, gets a hug from Theresa Smith, during a protest in front of the Anaheim Police Department Sunday. Anaheim Police shot Manuel Diaz on Saturday, July 21 in Anaheim. Smith said her son was also killed by police 2 years ago. MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A man who identified himself as a friend of Manuel Diaz kisses his baby boy as he visits the site of Diaz' shooting on Sunday afternoon. Candles, posters, and flowers were left at the spot. ANA VENEGAS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A photo of 25-year-old Manuel Angel Diaz of Santa Ana was left at the shrine created for him. MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Yesenia Rojas, 35, shows off a bruise Sunday. She says it was caused by Anaheim Police after Manuel Diaz was shot by officers Saturday. She says officers lost control of their dogs who attacked her son and 1-year-old grandson. "We're really concerned about cops because we're Hispanics and we have brown skin," she said. MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Genevieve Huizar and her husband John, talk to the press outside the Anaheim Police Department Sunday. A protest took place here after her son was killed Saturday during an officer involved shooting. "He was a good person and was doing nothing wrong," she said. MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Police investigate following an officer involved shooting on Anna Drive near La Palma Avenue around 4 p.m. Saturday in Anaheim that left one man shot and rushed to UCI Medical Center. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
An officer involved shooting on Anna Drive near La Palma Avenue around 4 p.m. Saturday in Anaheim left one man shot and rushed to UCI Medical Center. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Medical equipment is left on the scene after an officer involved shooting on Anna Drive near La Palma Avenue around 4 p.m. Saturday in Anaheim. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
An officer involved shooting on Anna Drive near La Palma Avenue around 4 p.m. Saturday in Anaheim left one man shot and rushed to UCI Medical Center. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
An officer involved shooting on Anna Drive near La Palma Avenue around 4 p.m. Saturday in Anaheim left one man shot and rushed to UCI Medical Center. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Anaheim Police Chief John Welter holds a press conference Sunday where he said that a man killed by officers was chased because of suspicious activity. MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait holds a press conference Sunday after an officer involved shooting Saturday that left Manuel Diaz dead. MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
What neighbors described as damage from a gunshot marks a car where a man was killed by Anaheim Police on West Guinida Lane in Anaheim on Sunday. PAUL BERSEBACH, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Neighborhood kids hang out at the spot where man was shot and killed by Anaheim Police on West Guinida Lane in Anaheim on Sunday. PAUL BERSEBACH, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Candles have been placed at the parking lot where a man was killed by Anaheim Police on West Guinida Lane in Anaheim on Sunday. PAUL BERSEBACH, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A neighbor is interviewed a day after a man was shot and killed by Anaheim Police on West Guinida Lane in Anaheim on Sunday. PAUL BERSEBACH, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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